Fish cutter – fish processing
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Quality Engineering
Business Information:Our company does seafood processing
-filleting all forms of groundfish fresh and frozen.
Work location:Same as above
Type of Employment:Full time – Permanent
Estimated
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Job Description:
Cut and weigh fish fillets according to specifications
Cut, clean and trim fish or seafood prior to marketing or further processing
Inspect fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillets
Scrape away scales, cut fish, separate fillets and remove scrap parts using knife
Condition fish filets for wrapping or freezing
Check products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and perform corrective machine adjustments as required
Record production information
Set up and operate machines to can, bag, box or otherwise package fish and seafood products
Set up and operate machines to clean, cut, cook, smoke, brine, dehydrate or otherwise process fish or seafood products
Weigh fish or shellfish, record weight and pack fish in ice
Clean machines and immediate work areas
Sort fish according to species, weight and destination
Freeze and lay fillets on tunnel feed belt, also could box up frozen product
Perform general extra cleanup and pressure washing, and plant maintenance
Requirements:
Education:Some secondary education is required.
Experience:Experience is an asset. Training will be provided.
Work Conditions and physical capabilities:Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Work under pressure, Fast-paced environment, Tight deadlines.
Personal suitability:Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Judgement, Organized, Accurate.
Weight handling:Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Work environment:Odours, Cold/refrigerated.
Language:Basic English is required
Salary:$21.50 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week.
Benefits:Piece work. After 1 year of employment, employees have access to medical expenses account for eye-wear, dental and prescriptions. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate
Important information:Flexibility in schedule is required. Work schedule will be from Monday to Friday. Workers will be required to work from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM OR from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work on Saturdays may be required depending on the weather.
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